Sumter County Lawyers

J. Curt Tanner knew he wanted to have a career in law from an early age. As a teenager, his father was badly injured in an accident. The legal team that represented his father made a big impact on Curt and his family, and the experience inspired him to go to law school. He knew he wanted to help people through difficult times the way he and his family were helped through his father’s accident.

Curt began his legal career by representing individuals against some of the largest banks and investment firms in the world. Curt’s dedication to securing justice for...

Business litigation attorney Bruce McKee has been with Hare Wynn for more than three decades. With over 35 years of legal experience, he is prepared to aggressively fight for the rights of his clients. He handles much of the firm's appellate work, thoroughly researching various complex matters and preparing for settlement or trial. He has been recognized by numerous prestigious organizations, including Martindale-Hubbell®, The Best Lawyers in America®, and Super Lawyers® Magazine, and is admitted to practice throughout Alabama, Kentucky, Arkansas, and the United States Supreme Court. Need an attorney? Call Hare Wynn to discuss your case today.

Mr. Gaines is a litigator with significant broad-based experience in jury trials and arbitration proceedings in state and federal courts. Mr. Gaines primarily defends national corporations and other clients in complex commercial litigation, including actions involving contract disputes, negligent and intentional misrepresentations, interference with contractual and business relations, and negligence claims leading to wrongful death and serious injury.

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There are so many lawyers advertising, how do you decide who to call? If you call the billboard attorneys, do you think you’ll ever really speak to the lawyer on the billboard? Will the lawyer on the billboard even know your name? Probably not.

Birmingham area accident victims need an experienced, honest, hard-working, knowledgeable attorney to ethically and zealously pursue justice for them. Tracy Cary is that kind of lawyer. If you hire Tracy, you’ll speak with Tracy and Tracy will personally work on your case for you.

In practice since 1994, Tracy takes care of...

Christopher Stanfield was born in Montgomery, Alabama in 1984. He graduated from Troy University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology in 2006. He received his Juris Doctor degree from Cumberland School of Law at Samford University in 2011. He became a member of the Alabama State Bar in 2011. He is currently licensed to practice in all Alabama State Courts and the United State District Court for the Middle District of Alabama. He joined Brock & Stout in September of 2012, and his primary area of practice is Consumer Bankruptcy.

Michael graduated in 2009 from Auburn University where he received a Bachelor’s of Arts in radio, television and film and a minor in political science. In the fall of 2009, Michael began his legal education at Cumberland School of Law at Samford University. While at Cumberland, Michael was a member of the National Trial Team. He was an advocate on Cumberland’s national team that won the 2012 championship in Las Vegas, Nevada. Individually, Michael was selected to the National Order of Barristers Honors Society, awarded the Nat Bryan American Board of Trial Advocates Award, and named the 2012 Rasmussen Advocate...

Andrew is a proven litigator whose practice is entirely devoted to representing plaintiffs in complex civil litigation, including business litigation, technology litigation, catastrophic personal injury, medical negligence, and product liability cases. Andrew counts as one of his greatest accomplishments, the impact he has made in the lives of his clients, and the preparation necessary to ensure that his clients’ experiences are heard, understood and validated. In the courtroom, Andrew has served as lead and co-lead counsel in obtaining significant results in extremely challenging cases. His experience has led to the representation of clients across the country and before numerous state courts,...

Steven P. Gregory has practiced law since 1991. Today Mr. Gregory’s law practice focuses on mediation, arbitration, and selected complex litigation matters. Mr. Gregory has been admitted on a pro hac vice basis to practice in federal courts in many other states, and he has appeared and presented oral argument on several occasions before the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation. Listed in MidSouth Super Lawyers, Mr. Gregory is a member of the Birmingham Bar Association, the Alabama State Bar, the American Bar Association (Section of Dispute Resolution (Arbitration Committee, Mediation Committee, Securities in ADR Committee)), and the Atlanta International Arbitration Society. Mr....

The Managing Attorney at the Morgan & Morgan Birmingham, Alabama office, Erby J. Fischer focuses his practice primarily on plaintiff’s personal injury and wrongful death litigation. He provides compassionate and astute representation to clients throughout the state who have incurred economic and noneconomic losses due to the negligence of other persons or entities. Mr. Fischer’s cases have covered truck and other motor vehicle crashes, premises liability, medical malpractice and defective products. He also has significant experience in insurance fraud and bad faith actions as well as complex business litigation.

Mr. Fischer has been able to obtain many sizable settlements and jury...

Mr. Walker practices in the areas of Workers' Compensation, Federal Black Lung Benefits, and Personal Injury. Having worked as a paralegal at a successful civil defense firm for more than a decade prior to graduating law school, Tom has valuable hands-on experience in many facets of civil litigation. Tom is an active member of the Birmingham Bar Association. He is a graduate of the Birmingham Bar Associations’ Mentoring Program and is currently the co-chair of the Birmingham Bar Association Mentoring Committee and Program. When Tom is not at work, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Brooke, and son, Joseph. He...

Chris is a lifelong resident of Birmingham. He graduated from Birmingham-Southern College in 2008 with a degree in English. During his time at Birmingham-Southern he was a member of Theta Chi Fraternity and earned the Robert Hewlin-Jackson Award for Scholastic Achievement.

Chris attended Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law and graduated in 2011. During his time at Cumberland, Chris was a Senior Member of the Trial Advocacy Board. During law school, Chris was honored as a member of the Dean’s List, won numerous Dispute Resolution competitions, and received multiple Scholar of Merit Awards for Scholastic Achievement. He was also named one...

Tripp Watson is the founder of The Watson Firm. He is an Entrepreneur Attorney, which means that he is an an advocate and counselor to risk-takers. Watson is one of the only lawyers in the county who offers both business consulting and legal advice to entrepreneurs.

From a family of entrepreneurs, Watson went to law and business schools with the explicit purpose of opening a firm dedicated to advising aspiring and existing entrepreneurs. Unlike many business attorneys, Watson is also a business owner who personally knows the stresses and demands of running a small business and who can advise on both...

J.P. Sawyer is the Alabama attorney at Sawyer Law Firm. He is a proud graduate of the University of Alabama School of Law and went on to become a partner at the Beasley Allen Law Firm. During his nine-year tenure, J.P. has developed a passion for practicing personal injury, wrongful death, as well as nursing home abuse cases. This passion eventually led him to establish his own firm. While he knows that this move comes with several risks, he also knows that there is nothing more rewarding than helping those who can’t fight for themselves. Secure J.P.’s representation by calling...

For over 25 years, Mr. Underwood has represented clients in class actions and complex litigation in state and federal courts, including coordinated and multi-district proceedings. Soon after Mr. Underwood received his license, he served as the Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustee in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court of the Northern District of Alabama Eastern Division from 1987 until 1988. Legal Experience Mr. Underwood practices in the complex litigation area. He has participated in the prosecution of numerous class actions on behalf of injured plaintiffs. Mr. Underwood's experience includes serving as court-appointed lead class counsel and/or liaison counsel on behalf of plaintiffs in numerous class actions...

Valerie Russell grew up in a small town in rural Alabama, in Autauga County. She currently resides in Montgomery Alabama where she lives with her husband, Lee M. (Russ) Russell, Jr. who is a partner at Capell & Howard, PC. Valerie and her husband, Russ are members of Woodland Methodist in Pike Road, Alabama.

She earned her B.A. from the University of Auburn Montgomery in 1997; and her J.D. at Thomas Goode Jones School of Law of Faulkner University in 2001. Before becoming an associate at Jinks, Crow & Dickson, P.C., Valerie began her legal career as a paralegal at Rushton,...

Born and raised in Tallahassee, Florida. Earned the Eagle Scout rank in 1985. Graduated from Florida State University in 1991 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature with minors in Military Science and Religion. Commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Army in May of 1991. Graduated from Cumberland School of Law, Birmingham, Alabama in 1994. Licensed to practice law in Georgia and Florida in 1994. Entered active duty in the United States Army in October of 1994 as an Army JAGC (Judge Advocate General’s Corps) officer. Graduated from Airborne Basic...

I grew up on a small farm in Blount County, Alabama. One of my strengths as a lawyer is my ability to relate to people from all walks of life. I earned my law degree with honors from the Cumberland School of Law in 1998, where I served on Law Review and the National Moot Court Team and became the first lawyer in my family. I have been a personal injury lawyer in the State of Alabama since 1998.

I have devoted my law practice to representing and protecting the rights of survivors of accidents causing...

Jeff provides extensive expertise to small and large business clients regarding daily operations and tax-saving strategies. His corporate practice also includes business formation and financing issues, contract review and assistance, mergers and acquisitions and employment law matters.

He also skillfully applies his tax knowledge to his estate planning practice area. In addition to drafting documents necessary to implement his client’s estate plans, including wills and trusts, Jeff counsels regarding charitable giving and special needs planning. Similarly, Jeff provides valuable counsel to personal representatives and trustees during the estate administration process.

Jeff has extensive experience in the coordination of real estate transactions,...

Michael Timberlake is a native of Huntsville, Alabama and is the son of local attorney, Kenan Timberlake. He earned his undergraduate degree from Birmingham Southern in 1989 and his law degree from Cumberland School of Law in 1995. Following law school, Michael worked as a clerk for William Robertson, Chief Justice of the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals. After finishing his clerkship, he has practiced for over 20 years in Huntsville with the firm of Timberlake, League, and Brooks, P.C. His practice is devoted to helping persons injured as a result of medical malpractice, nursing home...

Ashley Marshall is an experienced attorney located in Enterprise, Alabama. Ashley is also a proud military spouse. Ashley operates a general law practice and is also a registered mediator.

About our firm:
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At Ingrum & Layson LLC, we are a firm focused on providing our clients the attention they need. We listen to all of your needs and concerns carefully and then discuss a logical course of action to help you get your desired results. We are here to help you because you matter and your case matters.

About Jarret Layson, Attorney at Law:
I was born and raised here in Opelika. I grew up going to church right across from my office, and attended high school down the street. After graduating from Opelika High School,...

The Law Office of Benjamin Jarrell is a premiere Huntsville law firm known for commitment to their clients and for delivering outstanding results. We focus on providing comprehensive, effective, and state-of-the-art strategies to assist clients with their need for wealth preservation and estate, tax, and charitable planning. It is our hope that we can help you gain the peace of mind that comes from knowing that your loved ones are taken care of and that the things you have worked for become your legacy. We also practice in the areas of corporate and small business law, commercial transactions, government contracts, and intellectual...

Since beginning his practice twenty years ago, Mac Martinson has helped business and real estate clients navigate the legal world. Mac and his wife Sarabeth, have three children. Mac enjoys playing and coaching ice hockey, camping, water skiing, snow skiing, fishing and spending time at the lake and is a Trustee for the Land Trust of North Alabama.

Since 1990 when he joined Martinson & Beason, P.C., Doug has been a leader in the Huntsville community. His practice focuses on estate planning and probate, wills and trust, guardianship and elder law as well as corporate and business planning and disputes. In his spare time, Doug referees ice hockey and enjoys reading, snowing skiing and playing golf and tennis.

I am a co-founder of Martin & Helms, P.C., in Huntsville, Alabama. Born and raised in Decatur, Alabama, I obtained my undergraduate degree in finance at the University of Alabama in 1992 and graduated from the University of Alabama School of Law in 1995.
Since 1995, I have concentrated my practice on representing individuals and the families of individuals who have been harmed or injured as a result of the wrongful acts of others. While practicing in both state and federal courts throughout the country, I have litigated cases involving issues of products liability, tractor-trailer and automobile collisions,...

Frederick J. Moore III (Fred) was born and raised in Mobile Alabama and went to Mobile Christian High School where he graduated with honors in the top 10% of his class in 2003. Fred continued his education at Spring Hill College where he was a double major in Political Science and Business Management and a double minor in Pre-Law and Sociology. While at Spring Hill College, Fred was in the honors program and was a member of numerous honor societies including Pi Sigma Alpha, Delta Mu Delta, Omicron Delta Epsilon, and Alpha Kappa Delta. Fred graduated at the top of...

Joshua Stemle has dedicated his practice to protecting the rights of those wrongly injured and holding those responsible accountable for their actions. He founded Stokes Stemle, LLC, after serving as managing attorney for several years at a nationally recognized personal injury law firm so that he could focus on providing his clients with the representation they deserve. He believes that the key to obtaining the best results and maximum compensation for his clients is through personalized and attentive service.

Call me today at (334) 316-4123 to see how Stokes Stemle can help you.

For Bobby LeMoine, he’s known that he wanted to be a lawyer as far back as he can remember. So much so, in fact, he can remember people telling his mother when he was a little kid, “That boy’s going to be a lawyer.” Bobby has always been motivated by the fact that he can help someone who has been injured or wronged in some manner and bring them to a better place in life. Bobby also knows from experience that it’s very satisfying to hold someone accountable who has done something to hurt others and to shine a light...

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I grew up in Los Angeles, California, but have lived in Alabama for over 20 years. I graduated from Cumberland School of Law in 1995, passed the bar that year and have practiced across Alabama ever since. My firm is dedicated to protecting Alabama consumers and helping Alabama consumers fight back against illegal foreclosures, abusive debt collectors, identify theft, unfair insurance companies, and negligent businesses that have hurt my clients. We also help Veterans qualify for service and non service related benefits (Aid and Attendance) as well as seniors to qualify for Alabama Medicaid without losing all...

Since 1890, Hare Wynn has been providing injured victims of negligence outstanding legal representation and compassionate guidance, both in and out of the courtroom. If you or a loved one were recently injured in a motor vehicle accident, harmed by a dangerous or defective product, or were the victim of medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, or any other form of negligence, the firm’s award-winning personal injury attorneys can fight for the fair recovery you deserve. Known for a proven track record of results, Hare Wynn is well-equipped to help you navigate every step of the legal process.

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Court Admission U.S. District Court Northern District of Alabama U.S. District Court Middle District of Alabama U.S. Court of Federal Claims Honors, Awards and Accomplishments Super Lawyers- 2012, 2013 AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated Martindale-Hubbell Best Lawyers in American, Best Law Firms Top Attorneys - Birmingham Magazine 2013 Professional Affiliations Birmingham Bar Association - Member Alabama State Bar Association...

Mitchell Theodore holds the South close to his heart. He was born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama, and attended undergraduate and law school at The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Through the practice of law, Mitchell is able to help his clients in Alabama, and throughout the country, obtain the justice they deserve.

Although he doesn’t come from a family of lawyers, Mitchell has always had a desire to help people. He sees the law as a profession that allows him to do just that. At the end of a day’s work, Mitchell says it’s gratifying to know that every day...

I believe that every client deserves quality affordable representation. My goal is to provide such representation to anyone in need. I offer estate planning packages beginning at $500 per couple and Chapter 7 Bankruptcy for $1200 inclusive of attorney fees and filing fees. For more information please visit my website.